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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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